A new report says biological nematicides are the quickest growing control method over the last six years. This news release from consulting and research firm Kline says its Nematicide Market: Global Market Analysis and Opportunities report shows the market has grown nearly 20 percent, with most of the growth in field crops and biological products occurring in the United States. … Read More
Bacteria Helps Honey Bee Larvae Thrive
A new bacterium is giving honey bee larvae a better chance of surviving. This U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) news release says agency scientists identified the new bacterium. Molecular biologist Vanessa Corby-Harris and microbial ecologist Kirk E. Anderson at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona, have named the new species Parasaccharibacter apium. The bee research center is … Read More
NRGene Maps Maize Genome in Just 34 Hours
An Israeli company specializing in big data genomic analysis has mapped the maize W22’s genome in just 34 hours. NRGene‘s speed and accuracy contributed to the entire mapping process being done exceptionally cost effectively. “NRGene’s expertise in both plant genomics and IT allows us to create tools that deliver practical, useful results for scientists,” said Dr. Gil Ronen, CEO, NRGene. … Read More
Bayer to Help Pollinators and Wildlife
Bayer CropScience is putting more than $100,000 into improving pollinator and wildlife habitats on public sites in eight states. Partnering with Integrated Vegetation Management Partners, Inc., (IVM Partners), the deal will improve and expand these habitats on public rights-of-way through integrated vegetation management. The project aims to improve habitats for pollinators, birds and other wildlife in upland and wetland ecosystems … Read More
Purdue Prof on Overlap System for Weed Control
Resistant weeds, the appropriate use of herbicides and integrated weed management strategies are highlighted topics in the new white paper, “Overlapping Residual Herbicides” by Purdue University Associate Professor of Weed Science Bryan Young, pictured here talking weed control strategies at the 2014 Commodity Classic. “The practice of applying two effective residual herbicide sites of action in combination or the concept … Read More
Soybeans Key Part of NASA’s Earth Day
Soybeans were a prominent part of NASA’s recent Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The United Soybean Board (USB) shared how U.S. farmers use science and satellites to grow a sustainable crop that is a rapidly renewable source for food, feed, biodiesel and diverse biobased products. USB partnered with NASA/KSC to add soy and biobased. For the … Read More
Upland Cotton Genome Sequenced
A joint effort by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their international partners have sequenced the genome of the world’s most widely cultivated and genetically complex species of cotton. This USDA news release says the discovery will make it easier to address increasing threats to cotton by tapping into its natural defenses. Sequencing the genome of Upland cotton (Gossypium … Read More
Vermeer Gets Equipment Dealer’s Choice Award
Dealers sure like ag equipment maker Vermeer Corporation. The Iowa-based company has been named “Dealer’s Choice” in the Ag/Shortline Manufacturer category for the third consecutive year by the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA). “Our customers spend so much time interacting with our dealer network on a day-to-day basis, continuing to support that network is key to maintaining our high … Read More
Yield Lab Adds APSE to Company
The nation’s largest agriculture technology business accelerator is adding a company that will bring cost efficient production of RNA for agricultural applications. The Yield Lab is adding APSE to its first cohort. APSE begins participating in the Yield lab accelerator programming this week in St. Louis. APSE is a company that is developing an innovative and very inexpensive way of … Read More
Bayer CropScience Research to Improve Bee Colonies
A new research initiative from Bayer CropScience looks to improve the health of honey bee colonies. Healthy Hives 2020 will be conducted over the next five years and will bring together a cross-section of bee health stakeholders from multiple sectors, including academia, government, agriculture, business and the beekeeping community. Bayer CropScience is organizing a two-day workshop on June 2-3, 2015 … Read More